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Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/28/2025: ABT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Number of Analysts

4 star rating from financial analysts

28 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $144.43

1 Year Target Price $144.43

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$144.43 Target price
52w Low $109.21
Current$128.9
52w High $139.33

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -2.78%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 224.35B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.17
1Y Target Price 144.43
Price to earnings Ratio 16.17
1Y Target Price 144.43
Volume (30-day avg) 28
Beta 0.72
52 Weeks Range 109.21 - 139.33
Updated Date 11/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 109.21 - 139.33
Updated Date 11/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.84%
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.97

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Profitability

Profit Margin 31.88%
Operating Margin (TTM) 19.4%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.79%
Return on Equity (TTM) 30.62%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.17
Forward PE 22.68
Enterprise Value 229348593968
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.12
Enterprise Value 229348593968
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.12
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.23
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.47
Shares Outstanding 1738871947
Shares Floating 1728664769
Shares Outstanding 1738871947
Shares Floating 1728664769
Percent Insiders 0.54
Percent Institutions 81.18

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Abbott Laboratories

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 by Dr. Wallace Calvin Abbott in Chicago. Initially focusing on developing accurate dosages of known medicines, it has grown into a global healthcare leader through innovation, acquisitions, and a commitment to improving lives.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Medical Devices: Develops and manufactures a wide range of medical devices, including cardiovascular devices, neuromodulation devices, and diabetes care products.
  • Diagnostics: Offers a variety of diagnostic systems and tests used in hospitals, laboratories, and physician offices.
  • Nutrition: Provides nutritional products for infants, children, and adults, including formulas, nutritional supplements, and medical nutrition products.
  • Established Pharmaceuticals: Markets generic pharmaceuticals in developing countries.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Robert B. Ford serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Abbott operates with a decentralized organizational structure, with each business segment having its own leadership and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • FreeStyle Libre: A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for people with diabetes. Competitors include Dexcom (DXCM) and Medtronic (MDT). Market share varies by region, but FreeStyle Libre holds a significant portion of the global CGM market. Revenue from FreeStyle Libre represents a substantial portion of Abbott's medical device sales.
  • Similac: A brand of infant formula. Competitors include Nestle (NSRGY) and Reckitt Benckiser (RBGLY). Similac holds a significant portion of the global infant formula market. Recent recalls have impacted market share.
  • Alinity: A family of diagnostic systems for clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and blood and plasma screening. Competitors include Roche (RHHBY) and Siemens Healthineers. Abbott is gaining ground with Alinity.
  • Ensure: Nutritional shake for adults. Abbott is the top player within the USA.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The healthcare industry is experiencing growth driven by an aging population, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and technological advancements. Demand for medical devices, diagnostics, and nutritional products continues to rise.

Positioning

Abbott Laboratories is a leading diversified healthcare company with a strong global presence. Its competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, established brands, strong R&D capabilities, and global distribution network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global healthcare market is estimated to be trillions of USD. Abbott Laboratories addresses significant portions of this TAM across its various segments. Abbott is well-positioned to capture a larger share of its segments by investing in research and development, expanding its product portfolio, and strengthening its global distribution network.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Strong global presence
  • Established brands
  • Robust R&D capabilities
  • Strong cash flow generation

Weaknesses

  • Product recalls and supply chain vulnerabilities
  • Dependence on key products
  • Exposure to currency fluctuations

Opportunities

  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Developing innovative products and technologies
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Increasing demand for personalized medicine

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Price pressures
  • Regulatory changes
  • Patent expirations

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • JNJ
  • DHR
  • BSX
  • RHHBY
  • MDT

Competitive Landscape

Abbott competes with other large healthcare companies on the basis of product innovation, quality, price, and distribution. Abbott's diversified portfolio and global reach provide a competitive advantage.

Major Acquisitions

St. Jude Medical

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 25000
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Abbott's cardiovascular device portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Abbott has experienced consistent growth over the past several years, driven by new product launches, acquisitions, and expansion into emerging markets.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Abbott, driven by increasing demand for its products and services, particularly in the areas of medical devices and diagnostics. Expected average revenue growth is around 5-7% annually.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in R&D, acquisitions of companies in complementary areas, and expansion into emerging markets.

Summary

Abbott is a strong, diversified healthcare company with a leading market position across various segments. The company's broad product portfolio and global reach provide a competitive advantage. However, Abbott faces challenges such as increasing competition and regulatory hurdles. The company's long-term growth prospects remain positive due to the increasing demand for healthcare products and services worldwide.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Abbott Laboratories Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Market Research Reports
  • Company Press Releases
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Abbott Laboratories

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters North Chicago, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 1978-01-13
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Mr. Robert B. Ford
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Devices
Full time employees 114000
Full time employees 114000

Abbott Laboratories, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The company provides generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm, intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptoms, gynecological disorder, hormone replacement therapy, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism, hypertriglyceridemia, Ménière's disease and vestibular vertigo, pain, fever, inflammation, and migraine, as well as provides anti-infective clarithromycin, influenza vaccine, and products to regulate physiological rhythm of the colon. It also offers laboratory and transfusion medicine systems in the areas of immunoassay, clinical chemistry, hematology, and transfusion serology testing; molecular diagnostics polymerase chain reaction instrument systems that automate the extraction, purification, and preparation of DNA and RNA from patient samples, and detect and measure infectious agents; point of care systems; cartridges for testing blood gas, chemistry, electrolytes, coagulation, and immunoassay; rapid diagnostics lateral flow testing products; molecular point-of-care testing for HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, RSV, and strep A; cardiometabolic test systems; and drug and alcohol test. In addition, the company provides pediatric and adult nutritional products and infant formula; rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular, and structural heart devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases; diabetes care products, such as glucose and blood glucose monitoring systems; and neuromodulation devices for the management of chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 and is based in North Chicago, Illinois.